ZIP code 42078
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 42078 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Salem, KY. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 42078 ZIP code area.
42078 is the zip code for
Salem, KY
- Total population
- 1,852▼
- Housing units
- 949▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 85.90
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 21.56▼
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.98
Demographic data for zip code 42078
- Male
- 905▲
- Female
- 947▼
- Median age
- Male
- 46.20
- Female
- 48.30
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 786▲
- Family households
- 524▼
- Nonfamily households
- 262▲
- Average household size
- 2.27▼
- Average family size
- 2.78▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 949▲
- Occupied housing units
- 786▲
- Owner-occupied
- 647▼
- Renter-occupied
- 139▲
- Vacant housing units
- 163●
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 83▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 104▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 101▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 96▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 83▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 189●
- 35 to 44 years
- 205▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 265▼
- 55 to 59 years
- 120▼
- 60 to 64 years
- 155▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 251▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 128▼
- 85 years and over
- 72▲
- Median age
- 47.30▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 1,795
- Hispanic or Latino
- 24
- Black or African American
- 7
- Asian
- 2
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 7
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 1
- Other (One Race)
- 0
- Two or More Races
- 16
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 42078
- Population
(16 years and over) - 1,693
- Civilian labor force
- 886
- Employed
- 759
- Unemployed
- 127
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 807
- Percent Unemployed
- 14.3%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 746
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 606
- Carpooled
- 57
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 14
- Other means
- 37
- Worked at home
- 32
- Mean travel time
- 36.3 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 759
- Management / business / science / arts
- 273
- Service
- 46
- Sales / office
- 149
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 147
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 144
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 759
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 78
- Construction
- 68
- Manufacturing
- 81
- Wholesale trade
- 10
- Retail trade
- 74
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 68
- Information
- 10
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 21
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 78
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 191
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 12
- Public administration
- 31
- Other services
- 37
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 759
- Private wage & salary workers
- 569
- Government workers
- 132
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 52
- Unpaid family workers
- 6
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 859
- Less than $10,000
- 68
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 80
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 172
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 139
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 103
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 152
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 71
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 55
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 4
- $200,000 or more
- 15
- Median household income
- $32,351
- Mean household income
- $49,621
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 15.2%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public libraries around Salem, KY
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calloway County Public Library www.callowaycountylibrary.org | 710 Main Street Murray, KY 42071 |
Universities and Colleges around 42078
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Murray State University - Journalism & Mass Communication- Physics & Engineering Blackburn Sci | Blackburn Science Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-2993 |
| Murray State University - Telecommunications | General Services Building Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-6801 |
| Murray State University - Teacher Education Services | Wells Hall Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-4483 |
| Murray State University - Upward Bound | Trio Building Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-4328 |
| Murray State University - Note: the Following Numbers May Be Dialed Direct- Wqtv UPN | 807 Vine Street Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-2400 |
| Murray State University - Kentucky Institute for International Studies | Faculty Hall Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-3091 |
| Murray State University - Center for Teaching and Learning Technology | Applied Sciences Building Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-2535 |
| Murray State University - Veterans Affairs | 122 Ordway Hall Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-6837 |
| Eagle Gallery | Doyle Fine Arts Comp Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-3052 |
| Murray State University - Journalism & Mass Communication- Nursing | Mason Hall Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-2193 |
| Murray State University - Journalism & Mass Communication- Occupational Safety & He | Industry & Technol Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-3393 |
| Murray State University - Vice-Presidents Finance & Administrative Serv | Sparks Hall Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-3774 |
| Murray State University - Government Law & International Affairs | Business Building Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-2661 |
| Murray State University - Chemistry Blackburn | Science Building Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-2584 |
| Murray State University - Theatre Box Office Fine | Arts Building Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-6797 |
| Murray State University - Speech & Hearing Diagnostic Center | Special Educatn Boulevard Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-2446 |
| Murray State University - Msu-Tv Channel | 11 Fine Arts Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-4661 |
| Murray State University - Shield-Yearbook | Wilson Hall Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-4495 |
| Murray State University - Purchase Area Health Education Center | Woods Hall Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-4121 |
| Murray State University - Pre-School Headstart Special | Education Building Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-3262 |
| Murray State University - Biological Station | 561 Emma Drive Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 474-2272 |
| Murray State University - Public Safety | North 16th Street Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-2222 |
| Murray University Farm | 2111 College Farm Road Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 753-8112 |
| West Kentucky Livestock and Exposition Center | College Farm Road Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-3125 |
| Murray State University - General Counsel Pogue Library | Pogue Library Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-3399 |
| Murray State University - Student Government Curris Center | Curris Centre Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-6951 |
| Murray State University - Information Systems | Industry & Technolog Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-2154 |
| Murray State University - Sports Information Stewart Stadium | Stewart Stadium Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-4270 |
| Murray State University - Services for Students With Learning Disabili | Lowry Centre Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-2018 |
| Murray State University - Journalism & Mass Communication- Theater & D | Fine Arts Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-4421 |
| Murray State University - Equal Opportunity Office | 318 Wells Hall Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-3155 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 42078
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County Hospital www.crittenden-health.org | Highway 60 South Marion, KY 42064 | (270) 965-5281 | 230 |
| Jackson Purchase Medical Ctr www.jacksonpurchase.com | 1099 Medical Center Circle Mayfield, KY 42066 | (270) 251-4100 | 106 |
| Livingston Hosp & Healthcare | 131 Hospital Drive Salem, KY 42078 | (270) 988-2299 | 26 |
| Lourdes Hospital www.lourdes-pad.org | 1530 Lone Oak Road Paducah, KY 42003 | (270) 444-2444 | 290 |
| Marshall County Hospital www.healthsearchonline.com | 503 George Mcclain Drive Benton, KY 42025 | (270) 527-4800 | 80 |
| Murray-Calloway Cnty Hospital | 803 Poplar Street Murray, KY 42071 | (270) 762-1100 | 330 |
| Parkway Regional Hospital | 2000 Holiday Lane Fulton, KY 42041 | (270) 472-2522 | 70 |
| Western Baptist Hospital www.westernbaptist.com | 2501 Kentucky Avenue Paducah, KY 42003 | (270) 575-2100 | 272 |
Citation
Use the citation below to add this 42078 zip code data to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"42078." USZip.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. <https://www.uszip.com/zip/42078>.
Powered by CITE.ME
